Gold prices jump as dollar dips on rate cut bets, geopolitical tensions rise

Investing.com– Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Friday, taking advantage of a weaker dollar as traders bet on a December interest rate cut, while increased geopolitical tensions also pushed…

Oil prices muted with focus on OPEC+ meeting; weekly losses on tap

Investing.com– Oil prices fell slightly in Asian trade on Friday and were headed for a weekly loss on expectations of easing Middle East tensions, with focus turning to an upcoming…

Oil prices mixed amid accusations of breaches to Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) – Oil prices were mixed on Friday following a potential renewal of supply risk as Israel and Hezbollah traded accusations of ceasefire violations, and as…

Japanese yen soars to 1-mth high as Tokyo CPI fuels BOJ rate hike bets

Investing.com– The Japanese yen hit its strongest level against the dollar in just over a month on Friday as higher-than-expected inflation data from Tokyo reinforced expectations for a December rate…

Ottawa must ensure Trump understands importance of Canadian oil to US, minister says

By Nia Williams (Reuters) – Ottawa must ensure the Trump administration understands how inter-related energy markets are in the U.S. and Canada, a Canadian government minister said on Thursday, following…